Cooperative Agreement NA17NOS9990003

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $4,354,493 Cooperative Agreement under the Marine Debris Program (CFDA 11.999) to Gulf of Alaska Keeper, a non-profit organization, to conduct a three-season marine debris removal effort on the Montague Island shoreline in the Gulf of Alaska. The project will prioritize the removal of two types of large marine debris: (1) derelict fishing gear such as line bundles, nets, totes, and large buoys, and (2) chemically treated...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded an $860,000 cooperative agreement to the Innerspace Exploration Team from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2024 under the Marine Debris Program (CFDA 11.999). The purpose of this project is to successfully remove derelict fishing gear in Sequim and Discovery Bays, Washington while engaging the local community in identification and removal activities and creating sustained education and prevention efforts in the broader community. Key...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded the Richardson's Bay Regional Agency a $732,575 cooperative agreement under the Marine Debris Program. The agency will remove at least 30 abandoned and derelict vessels from Richardson's Bay in California, totaling approximately 200 tons of marine debris. This will improve 13 acres of vital eelgrass habitat that supports hundreds of thousands of waterbirds, commercial and recreational Pacific herring fisheries, and the local maritime...

This $677,554 Cooperative Agreement award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Marine Debris Program supports a 3-year pilot project to address marine debris pollution in the St. Andrew Sound and St. Joe Bay Estuary Program (SASJBEP) watershed. The project aims to reduce man-made debris, such as single-use plastics and macro-plastics, entering local waterways through a two-pronged approach. First, the project will install up to 60 litter interception devices...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $6,300,000 Cooperative Agreement to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) under the NOAA Marine Debris Program (CFDA 11.999) to administer the Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund. Through this agreement, NFWF will manage the solicitation and distribution of sub-awards to remove damaging marine debris from coastal areas impacted by hurricanes, to reduce impacts to communities, industry, habitats, and...

Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Clean-Up Cooperative Agreement Summary The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded $2.633 million to the California Department of Parks and Recreation under the Marine Debris Program (CFDA 11.999) to remove environmental hazards and restore navigability in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Commencing October 1, 2025, and concluding September 30, 2029, this cooperative agreement will fund the removal of up to 50 abandoned and run-down boats...

Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary Award: NA25NOSX999C0028-T1-01 | Awardee: Washington State Department of Natural Resources | Amount: $3.53M | Award Date: October 1, 2025 | Completion Date: September 30, 2029 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program (CFDA 11.999) awarded $3.53 million to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources to remove four large derelict vessels ranging from 44 to 110 feet in length from coastal and marine waters of...

The City of Benton Harbor received a $1,032,500 Cooperative Agreement award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program (CFDA 11.999) to execute the Ox Creek Debris Removal and Education Projects. The primary objectives are to engage the local community in removing an estimated 7,500 tons of large marine debris from Ox Creek and its associated aquatic habitats, while also developing collaborative solutions to prevent illegal dumping. The project involves...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program awarded a $1,566,623 Cooperative Agreement to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) to remove a derelict, sunken crane-topped barge from the Providence River in Rhode Island. The project aims to increase resilience and waterfront/waterway access within the Providence working waterfront. Key activities include engaging a specialized contractor to remove the approximately 150-200 ton barge,...

This Cooperative Agreement award, valued at $1,699,944.00, was provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to the Ocean Conservancy Inc. The purpose of this grant is to support marine debris backhaul activities in Alaska. Under this project, the Ocean Conservancy will: 1) Backhaul marine debris from past and future cleanup efforts, 2) Facilitate marine debris collection events, 3) Perform system analysis of...